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Native forest

Native forest by a rocky river in New Zealand.

Native forest showing plant diversity. Forested areas support a huge variety of wildlife, from fungi and lichens, to plants, insects and animals. Deforestation results in loss of habitat, extinction of wildlife and loss of biodiversity.

Rights: Lara Bieleski
Published: 9 September 2008,Updated: 9 September 2008Size: 492.99 KB